Kholofelo Morena

Kholofelo Morena

Southern African Correspondent based in Johannesburg
478 Articles

South Africa Pushes Back as Trump Cuts U.S. Aid

WASHINGTON/JOHANNESBURG, March 7 – South Africa has pushed back against what it describes as “megaphone diplomacy” following U.S. President Donald…

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Malawi, EU Unveil Chilungamo II to Bolster Justice System

The Malawian Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, in partnership with the European Union (EU), has launched the Chilungamo II…

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Malawi Expands Healthcare with 6,700 New Workers

Malawi's Ministry of Health is making significant strides in improving healthcare services, thanks to an increased budget under President Lazarus…

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NUL Launches Confucius Institute for Agriculture and Culture

The National University of Lesotho (NUL) has launched the Confucius Institute of Agricultural Science and Technology (NULCI), an initiative designed…

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Zambia’s Political Stability Drives Investment, Says Foreign Affairs Official

Zambia’s political stability remains a key factor in attracting investment, according to Ms. Etambuyu Anamela Gundersen, Permanent Secretary for International…

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Rwanda Criticizes Germany’s Approach to Development Cooperation

KIGALI, March 4, 2025 – Rwanda has condemned Germany’s caretaker government for politicizing development cooperation, calling the decision counterproductive and…

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UK Minister Retracts Rwanda-ADF Remarks

A British government minister has retracted claims linking Rwanda to the Ugandan terror group Allied Democratic Forces (ADF). Lord Ray…

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UN Food Agency Shuts Southern Africa Office Over Funding Shortage

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is shutting down its Southern Africa bureau due to a lack of funding,…

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Gabon’s Interim Leader Nguema to Run in April Election

Gabon’s interim president, Brice Oligui Nguema, has announced his candidacy for the country’s April 12 presidential election, months after seizing…

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African Leaders Pay Tribute as Namibia Bids Farewell to Sam Nujoma

WINDHOEK, March 1 – Namibia’s founding president, Sam Nujoma, was laid to rest on Saturday as African leaders and dignitaries…

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SADC, ALBA-TCP Sign MoU to Boost Cooperation

On February 26, 2025, the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the Bolivian Alliance for the People of Our America-People…

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SADC, Belgium Discuss Regional Collaboration

On February 26, 2025, Dr. Judith Kateera, the Deputy Executive Secretary for Corporate Affairs of the Southern African Development Community…

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SADC Strengthens GBV Data Reporting

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) is taking steps to improve research, data collection, and reporting on gender-based violence (GBV)…

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SADC, UN-Habitat Boost Urban Development Partnership

SADC and UN-Habitat are working together to enhance regional integration and promote sustainable urban development in Africa. On February 26,…

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Yango Urges Pan-African Parliament to Back E-Hailing

Yango, a digital platform specializing in mobility, logistics, and delivery, has urged the Pan-African Parliament to create regulatory environments that…

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